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President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed an agreement Thursday in Jerusalem, strengthening the security relationship between the two nations. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and White House reporter Bo Erikson join "CBS News Mornings" from Jerusalem to discuss their comments about Iran, Saudi Arabia, the war in Ukraine and more.
President Biden said he "always brings up human rights" as he prepares to travel to Saudi Arabia, but he stopped short of promising to talk with the Saudis about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Mr. Biden, who's on his first trip to the Middle East as president, remarked on the issue at a news conference in Jerusalem on Thursday with Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid. "I always bring up human rights, but my position on Khashoggi has been so clear. If anyone doesn't understand it -- in Saudi Arabia or anywhere else -- then they haven't been around for a while," he said. He and Lapid also stressed the importance of keeping Iran from producing nuclear weapons, and they expressed their support for Ukraine.
Israel is the first stop on President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East this week. The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal is part of his agenda while he is in the region. The president will also meet with the Saudi king and crown prince. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Jerusalem.
President Biden is spending the first day of his Middle East trip in Israel. He will meet with Israeli, Palestinian and Saudi leaders during the trip to discuss security and international oil prices. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk, a distinguished fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, about the trip.
President Joe Biden will meet with leaders across the Middle East this week after arriving in Israel, his first stop, on Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson discusses Biden's itinerary and what to expect from his first official trip to the region since taking office.
"It's the countries that have emitted the least that are also the ones that tend to be harmed," says co-author.
The president begins the visit with a three-day stop in Israel, where officials say Iran's quickly evolving nuclear program is at the top of their agenda.
President Biden is touching down in Israel today for the tenth time in his career but his first as president. He will follow that up with trips to the West Bank and Saudi Arabia, in an effort to counter regional rival Iran. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Saudi entities are suing Saad Aljabri in Canada, claiming he stole millions from the country’s counterterrorism budget. A Canadian judge has frozen Aljibri’s assets, finding “overwhelming evidence of fraud.” Aljabri denies the theft claims. cbsn.ws/3nPPw7L
President Joe Biden is set to depart on a controversial trip to the Middle East. He'll make his first stop in Israel, then continue to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, who U.S. intelligence officials say is responsible for the 2018 killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. CBS News Washington correspondent Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
President Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this week for his first official visit to the region since taking office. The White House confirms the president will hold talks with the Saudi king and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will also meet with Palestinian officials in Israel's occupied West Bank. Zeke Miller, a CBS News political contributor and White House reporter for the Associated Press, joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
President Biden touted the recent passage of the bipartisan gun control bill at the White House on Monday. Also, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said he would testify to the January 6 committee. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini and Capitol Hill reporter at The Wall Street Journal Siobhan Hughes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the day's top political stories.
Saad Aljabri was number two in Saudi intelligence until, he says, Mohammed bin Salman forced him out. Now, MBS is Saudi Arabia's crown prince, and Aljabri is in exile. Aljabri believes the crown prince wants him dead because of what he knows. Scott Pelley reports.
Former top Saudi intelligence official Saad Aljabri tells 60 Minutes that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman keeps a team of mercenaries to kidnap — and even kill — political dissenters.
Hostages, government secrets, and a hit squad — a guide to the allegations and lawsuits between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former spymaster Saad Aljabri.
Saad Aljabri was number two in Saudi intelligence until, he says, Mohammed bin Salman forced him out. Now, MBS is Saudi Arabia's crown prince, and Aljabri is in exile. Aljabri believes the crown prince wants him dead because of what he knows.
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
The PGA Tour commissioner spoke about upcoming changes to the tour and how it's competing with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series.
The battle between the PGA tour and the Saudi-backed LIV series heated up after the PGA announced a major partnership with Europe's DP World Tour. The PGA tour upped its winnings and made changes to the tour's schedule.
Former White House aide: Trump tried to join Jan. 6 mob; PGA increases winnings to compete with LIV series
In a letter to seven oil companies, President Biden asked for more gas to address high gas prices. The senior vice president of policy, economics and regulatory affairs at the American Petroleum Institute, Frank Macchiarola, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the Biden administration's approach to gas prices.
President Joe Biden is set to visit Saudi Arabia next month as part of his first trip to the Middle East since he took office. Sean Sullivan, CBS News political contributor and a White House reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss the trip.
Officials say a fragile ceasefire in Yemen's civil war is a chance to move 1 million barrels of crude off a decrepit oil tanker in the Red Sea, but they need cash.
The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Joe Biden will travel to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia in July. CBS News anchors Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green spoke to chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes about his itinerary and expected meetings with leaders throughout the region.
Former President Jimmy Carter is being remembered in six days of state funeral events that began Saturday with a service at his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing a report prepared by special counsel Jack Smith.
Greenland's government says Donald Trump Jr. is visiting in a private capacity, so it won't discuss his presence as his father vows to make it part of the U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the plane landed.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.
Experian accused of violating Fair Credit Reporting Act by reinserting disputed information back into credit reports.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
The House approved its first policy legislation of the new Congress on Tuesday with a bill aimed at addressing illegal immigration.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
DAMAC Properties is the latest foreign investor to announce plans for the U.S. since Donald Trump's victory.
Two private equity firms' efforts to wring profits out of hospitals in underserved communities put patients in danger, according to a new report by a powerful Senate committee.
Officials in India have confirmed the country's first seven cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, which is reportedly surging in neighboring China.
For the first time, bird flu has claimed a human life in the U.S. Louisiana's health department says the patient was over the age of 65 and reportedly had underlying health problems.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here's what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Video of the incident showed a woman in a hat being struck by the racquet as the crowd gasped.
The U.S. government has determined that Sudan's RSF paramilitary force and its allies have committed genocide in the country's raging civil war.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Human rights groups accuse Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of using capital punishment as a tool following nationwide protests.
Ryo Yoshizawa — who one fashion magazine said has "national treasure-class handsomeness" — is one of Japan's most popular actors.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Former "Today" anchor Meredith Vieira's husband, journalist Richard Cohen, died on Christmas Eve at 76, the talk show's current hosts said Tuesday.
Grammy-nominated artist Chlöe Bailey and NAACP President Derrick Johnson join "CBS Mornings" to announce nominees for the 56th NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor the achievements and performances of people of color across various fields.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.
Washington seeks to restrict sharing of advanced technology, deeming it a threat to national security.
Chipmaker Nvidia shares surge after founder Jensen Huang unveils next generation of AI for gamers at CES 2025.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Seven people — including Tyrin Truong, mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana — are facing charges issued in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.
Sebastian Zapeta, the man accused of setting a woman on fire on the NYC subway, pleads not guilty in the death of Debrina Kawam.
Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.
The early morning shootout happened during a joint patrol by police and the military in Guanajuato.
President Biden visited New Orleans on Monday and met with the families of the victims of the deadly New Year's Day truck attack. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is on Bourbon Street with the latest on the investigation.
A phenomenon called gravitational lensing turned a galaxy into a "hall of mirrors of cosmic proportions," allowing for the discovery.
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland as the events to honor the former president begin in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
When temperatures drop in South Florida, it can cause a big problem for Floridians: falling iguanas. When it gets too cold, the large invasive reptiles — which can grow to be up to 5 feet long and 20 pounds — get stunned by the temperatures and will often fall out of trees onto the ground or whatever may be passing by below.
Jimmy Carter's family members will participate in several events to honor the former president as his casket arrives in Washington, D.C. Douglas Brinkley has more on how Carter's loved ones are remembering the 39th U.S. president.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties for an investment of at least $20 billion in the U.S. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Former President Jimmy Carter's casket has arrived in Washington, D.C., as the nation prepares to honor the 39th president of the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.